DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:DAKT - US2342641097 - Common Stock
24.105 USD
+0.07 (+0.27%)
DAKT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 125 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. DAKT has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. DAKT is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DAKT was profitable.
In the past year DAKT had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years DAKT 4 years were profitable.
DAKT had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
DAKT has a Return On Assets of -2.01%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DAKT outperforms 46.40% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -3.72%, DAKT is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.60% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.41%, DAKT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DAKT is in line with the industry average of 9.48%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.01% | ||
| ROE | -3.72% | ||
| ROIC | 6.41% |
ROA(3y)2%
ROA(5y)1.81%
ROE(3y)4.72%
ROE(5y)4.02%
ROIC(3y)9.83%
ROIC(5y)7.08%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Operating Margin value of 4.38%, DAKT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.80% of the companies in the same industry.
DAKT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DAKT has a Gross Margin (25.84%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DAKT has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 25.84% |
OM growth 3Y88.4%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.6%
GM growth 5Y2.56%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
DAKT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for DAKT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DAKT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
DAKT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.61 indicates that DAKT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
DAKT has a Altman-Z score of 5.61. This is in the better half of the industry: DAKT outperforms 75.20% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DAKT is 0.15, which is an excellent value as it means it would take DAKT, only 0.15 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.15, DAKT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.60% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04 indicates that DAKT is not too dependend on debt financing.
DAKT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.04. This is in the better half of the industry: DAKT outperforms 60.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.61 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC9.31%
2.3 Liquidity
DAKT has a Current Ratio of 2.22. This indicates that DAKT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.22, DAKT is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.80% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.60 indicates that DAKT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DAKT has a Quick ratio of 1.60. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DAKT outperforms 46.40% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for DAKT have decreased strongly by -18.56% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DAKT shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 55.18% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -7.53% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, DAKT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.44% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.56%
EPS 3Y100.83%
EPS 5Y55.18%
EPS Q2Q%-5.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.53%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.44%
Sales Q2Q%-3.15%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 22.93% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, DAKT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.42% on average per year.
EPS Next Y22.57%
EPS Next 2Y22.93%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.12%
Revenue Next 2Y7.42%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 30.51, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DAKT.
63.20% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DAKT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.27, DAKT is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.69 indicates a rather expensive valuation of DAKT.
DAKT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DAKT is cheaper than 70.40% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DAKT to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.77), we can say DAKT is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
62.40% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DAKT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
92.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DAKT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DAKT's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DAKT's earnings are expected to grow with 22.93% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)0.55
EPS Next 2Y22.93%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for DAKT!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:DAKT (9/16/2025, 10:05:05 AM)
24.105
+0.07 (+0.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.79%
Inst Owner Change1.49%
Ins Owners1.89%
Ins Owner Change0.58%
Market Cap1.17B
Analysts82.86
Price Target23.46 (-2.68%)
Short Float %4.63%
Short Ratio5.51
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-36.57%
Min EPS beat(2)-88.23%
Max EPS beat(2)15.09%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-88.23%
Max EPS beat(4)32.35%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)41.38%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-13.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)-14.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)-12.78%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.82%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.16%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.4%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)4.55%
PT rev (3m)11.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.69 | ||
| P/S | 1.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.97 | ||
| P/B | 4.3 | ||
| P/tB | 4.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.96 |
EPS(TTM)0.79
EY3.28%
EPS(NY)1.22
Fwd EY5.08%
FCF(TTM)1.61
FCFY6.69%
OCF(TTM)2.01
OCFY8.35%
SpS15.59
BVpS5.6
TBVpS5.53
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)0.55
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.01% | ||
| ROE | -3.72% | ||
| ROCE | 10.01% | ||
| ROIC | 6.41% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.43% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.63% | ||
| OM | 4.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 25.84% | ||
| FCFM | 10.34% |
ROA(3y)2%
ROA(5y)1.81%
ROE(3y)4.72%
ROE(5y)4.02%
ROIC(3y)9.83%
ROIC(5y)7.08%
ROICexc(3y)13.17%
ROICexc(5y)9.6%
ROICexgc(3y)13.4%
ROICexgc(5y)9.86%
ROCE(3y)15.35%
ROCE(5y)11.06%
ROICexcg growth 3Y101.31%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y103.2%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y88.4%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.6%
GM growth 5Y2.56%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 99.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.8 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 185.54% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.61 |
F-Score5
WACC9.31%
ROIC/WACC0.69
Cap/Depr(3y)112.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)103.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.67%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.6%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.56%
EPS 3Y100.83%
EPS 5Y55.18%
EPS Q2Q%-5.71%
EPS Next Y22.57%
EPS Next 2Y22.93%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.53%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.44%
Sales Q2Q%-3.15%
Revenue Next Year7.12%
Revenue Next 2Y7.42%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-61.98%
EBIT growth 3Y102.3%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year82.91%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y69.08%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y54.51%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y55.32%